In November 2024, Pakistan implemented stricter measures to prevent the misuse of visas for the Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Earlier in September, Saudi authorities alleged that Pakistani ...

In a separate incident earlier this week, immigration staff at the same airport intercepted an Afghan national, Jannat Gul ...

Saudi Arabia Visa: Saudi Arabia has reportedly revised its travel rules, restricting visa issuance for citizens of 14 countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, however, there is no ...

Minister warns fake documents won't be tolerated, orders inquiry into passenger complaint of inadequate staffing ...

Saudi Arabia has reopened its e-visa portal for tourists and Umrah pilgrims, days after concluding the annual Hajj pilgrimage that saw over 1.6 million participants from more than 150 countries. The e ...

In 2025, approximately 1.8 million Muslims will undertake Hajj, a mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, scheduled from June 4-9. Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj platform is the only official channel for visa ...

Days after the successful completion of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah visa applications, signalling the start of a new cycle for Muslims eager to undertake the minor pilgrimage. The ...

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Zimam Riyaz was brimming with hope as he prepared to embark on his long-awaited Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia on April 10. He had packed his bags and was waiting for a final ...

Saudi Arabia authorities are now closely checking the movement of pilgrims, and Umrah operators in the UAE are advising people to book their transport and accommodation before applying for a visa, ...